Post by CSCommish on Mar 21, 2020 8:55:15 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, SUNDAY, morning, an 8-day sim to get us to 8/24/1990; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern.
Waiver Trade Deadline is at end of regular season.
MAX 37 GS
Breaking News
Monday 8/15/1990: Seattle's Davis out for 4-5 weeks
SEATTLE - Seattle is without its lefty Mark W. Davis for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Sixto Lezcano in a game against Baltimore. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Davis was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Spasms Back. His ERA of 2.40 helped him to a 12-5 record this year. He struck out 146 and walked 72 in 169 innings. Mark W. has pitched 2 shutouts and 3 complete games. He's 7th in the American League in ERA and 10th in wins!
Monday 8/15/1990: Chicago (A)'s Walk severely injured
CHICAGO (A) - When it rains, it pours. Chicago (A)'s right-hander Bob Walk will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Oakland where he left the field in the 1st inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Walk was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. Bob has a record of 17-5 this season, with an ERA of 1.95. In 198.1 Innings he was able to strike out 141 batters. Bob has pitched 2 shutouts and 8 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Monday 8/15/1990: Hershiser and Horner win Player of the Week award
Seattle's pitcher Orel Hershiser had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Hershiser was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 10 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! Atlanta's first baseman Bob Horner had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He hit .400 with 15 RBI and slugged .767 in 30 at bats. Horner has hit for a .254 average this season. He has 55 extra base hits along with 214 total bases, resulting in a .513 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns!
Sunday 8/14/1990: Rafael Palmeiro socks five hits for Cincinnati
PHILADELPHIA - Rafael Palmeiro is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself. Hit number 2 followed in the 5th inning, a triple. A pitch from Pete Ladd in the 8th inning left his bat for a three-run homerun, landing 433 feet from home plate in right-center. He collected singles in the 2nd , in the 6th (one RBI) and in the 9th inning . Rafael did drive in 4 while scoring 3 runs on his own. He is hitting .261 this season, with 17 HR and 61 RBI. Cincinnati improved its record to 41-76, scoring 15 runs on 19 hits.
Friday 8/12/1990: Paul Gibson (SEA) will miss full season
SEATTLE - Seattle's left-hander Paul Gibson will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Minnesota on Friday. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Back Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. In 23 starts this year Paul struck out 90 batters in 134 innings of work. His ERA is 4.43, his record 9-8.
Friday 8/12/1990: Kansas City's Barker severely injured
KANSAS CITY - When it rains, it pours. Kansas City's right-hander Len Barker will not pitch for at least 8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Boston where he left the field in the 1st inning. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Bicep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 5.35 helped him to a 4-8 record this year. He struck out 72 and walked 73 in 116 innings.
Monday 8/8/1990: Robby Thompson (SFG) will miss 5 weeks
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's second baseman Robby Thompson will miss at least 5 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Robby has gone 57 for 218 (.261) this season, hitting 5 longballs and driving in 31 runs. He has scored 30 runs on his own.
Monday 8/8/1990: Cleveland has no chance in a 2-hitter by Orel Hershiser
CLEVELAND - Seattle's right-hander Orel Hershiser is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Cleveland found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Hershiser 7th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 19th shutouts in his career. Hershiser (15-6) struck out 7 and walked 2, throwing 66 of 100 pitches for strikes. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Seattle's first baseman Pete M. O'Brien stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hershiser. Seattle improved its record to 62-49, scoring 2 runs on 6 hits.
General News
Monday 8/8/1990 :
SEA: Orel Hershiser pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Tuesday 8/9/1990 :
Cecil Fielder hits a 483-foot homerun!!
PHI: Jack Morris pitches a 3-hit shutout against Houston!!
Monday 8/15/1990 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Orel Hershiser (SEA)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 10.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Bob Horner (ATL)!
He batted .400 in 30 AB, with 3 HR and 15 RBI.
Transactions
Monday 8/8/1990 :
Atlanta : Julio Cruz has been signed to a contract extension, $7,300,000 per year, for 4 years.
California : Mike Jeffcoat has been signed to a contract extension, $6,560,000 per year, for 5 years.
New York (N) : Gordie Pladson has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Injuries
Monday 8/8/1990 :
LAN: Lenny Dykstra was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
SFG: Robby Thompson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Tuesday 8/9/1990 :
MON: Rex Hudler was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
Friday 8/12/1990 :
KCR: Len Barker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
SEA: Paul Gibson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Saturday 8/13/1990 :
SFG: Bill Laskey is sick.
Diagnosis: Infected Lymph Node.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 8/15/1990 :
BOS: Rob Richie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHA: Bob Walk was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
SEA: Mark W. Davis was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
MON: Kevin Hagen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Waiver Trade Deadline is at end of regular season.
MAX 37 GS
Breaking News
Monday 8/15/1990: Seattle's Davis out for 4-5 weeks
SEATTLE - Seattle is without its lefty Mark W. Davis for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Sixto Lezcano in a game against Baltimore. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Davis was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Spasms Back. His ERA of 2.40 helped him to a 12-5 record this year. He struck out 146 and walked 72 in 169 innings. Mark W. has pitched 2 shutouts and 3 complete games. He's 7th in the American League in ERA and 10th in wins!
Monday 8/15/1990: Chicago (A)'s Walk severely injured
CHICAGO (A) - When it rains, it pours. Chicago (A)'s right-hander Bob Walk will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Oakland where he left the field in the 1st inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Walk was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. Bob has a record of 17-5 this season, with an ERA of 1.95. In 198.1 Innings he was able to strike out 141 batters. Bob has pitched 2 shutouts and 8 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Monday 8/15/1990: Hershiser and Horner win Player of the Week award
Seattle's pitcher Orel Hershiser had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Hershiser was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 10 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! Atlanta's first baseman Bob Horner had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He hit .400 with 15 RBI and slugged .767 in 30 at bats. Horner has hit for a .254 average this season. He has 55 extra base hits along with 214 total bases, resulting in a .513 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns!
Sunday 8/14/1990: Rafael Palmeiro socks five hits for Cincinnati
PHILADELPHIA - Rafael Palmeiro is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself. Hit number 2 followed in the 5th inning, a triple. A pitch from Pete Ladd in the 8th inning left his bat for a three-run homerun, landing 433 feet from home plate in right-center. He collected singles in the 2nd , in the 6th (one RBI) and in the 9th inning . Rafael did drive in 4 while scoring 3 runs on his own. He is hitting .261 this season, with 17 HR and 61 RBI. Cincinnati improved its record to 41-76, scoring 15 runs on 19 hits.
Friday 8/12/1990: Paul Gibson (SEA) will miss full season
SEATTLE - Seattle's left-hander Paul Gibson will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Minnesota on Friday. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Back Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. In 23 starts this year Paul struck out 90 batters in 134 innings of work. His ERA is 4.43, his record 9-8.
Friday 8/12/1990: Kansas City's Barker severely injured
KANSAS CITY - When it rains, it pours. Kansas City's right-hander Len Barker will not pitch for at least 8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Boston where he left the field in the 1st inning. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Bicep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 5.35 helped him to a 4-8 record this year. He struck out 72 and walked 73 in 116 innings.
Monday 8/8/1990: Robby Thompson (SFG) will miss 5 weeks
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's second baseman Robby Thompson will miss at least 5 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Robby has gone 57 for 218 (.261) this season, hitting 5 longballs and driving in 31 runs. He has scored 30 runs on his own.
Monday 8/8/1990: Cleveland has no chance in a 2-hitter by Orel Hershiser
CLEVELAND - Seattle's right-hander Orel Hershiser is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Cleveland found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Hershiser 7th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 19th shutouts in his career. Hershiser (15-6) struck out 7 and walked 2, throwing 66 of 100 pitches for strikes. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Seattle's first baseman Pete M. O'Brien stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hershiser. Seattle improved its record to 62-49, scoring 2 runs on 6 hits.
General News
Monday 8/8/1990 :
SEA: Orel Hershiser pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Tuesday 8/9/1990 :
Cecil Fielder hits a 483-foot homerun!!
PHI: Jack Morris pitches a 3-hit shutout against Houston!!
Monday 8/15/1990 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Orel Hershiser (SEA)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 10.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Bob Horner (ATL)!
He batted .400 in 30 AB, with 3 HR and 15 RBI.
Transactions
Monday 8/8/1990 :
Atlanta : Julio Cruz has been signed to a contract extension, $7,300,000 per year, for 4 years.
California : Mike Jeffcoat has been signed to a contract extension, $6,560,000 per year, for 5 years.
New York (N) : Gordie Pladson has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Injuries
Monday 8/8/1990 :
LAN: Lenny Dykstra was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
SFG: Robby Thompson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Tuesday 8/9/1990 :
MON: Rex Hudler was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
Friday 8/12/1990 :
KCR: Len Barker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
SEA: Paul Gibson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Saturday 8/13/1990 :
SFG: Bill Laskey is sick.
Diagnosis: Infected Lymph Node.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 8/15/1990 :
BOS: Rob Richie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHA: Bob Walk was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
SEA: Mark W. Davis was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
MON: Kevin Hagen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
